Now playing

Goodnight Irene

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Emajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

(Huddie Ledbetter - known as Leadbelly)
Intro: E  
I Easked your mother for yB7ou
She told me that you was too yEoung 
                 E/E/F#/    G#  A  
I wish to the Lord I'd never seen your face 
or hB7eard your lying tEongue 
EIrene goodnB7ight, Irene goodnEight 
             E/E/F#/ G#  A  
Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene 
I'll sB7ee you in my drEeams 
Sometimes I live in the country 
Sometimes I live in the town 
Sometimes I have a great notion 
to jump into the river and drown
Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight 
Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene 
I'll see you in my dreams 
Stop ramblin', stop your gamblin' 
stop stayin' out late at night 
Go home to your wife and your family 
sit down by the fireside bright 
Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight 
Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene 
I'll see you in my dreams 
I love Irene God knows I do 
love her till the sea run dry 
And if Irene turns her back on me 
I'm gonna take morphine and die 
Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight 
Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene 
I'll see you in my dreams

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Goodnight Irene

by Bryan Ferry

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

(Huddie Ledbetter - known as Leadbelly)

Intro:

E B7

I asked your mother for you

She told me that you was too young

E E F# G# A

///

I wish to the Lord I'd never seen your face

B7 E

or heard your lying tongue

E B7 E

Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight

E E F# G# A

///

Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene

B7 E

I'll see you in my dreams

Sometimes I live in the country

Sometimes I live in the town

Sometimes I have a great notion

to jump into the river and drown

Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight

Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene

I'll see you in my dreams

Stop ramblin', stop your gamblin'

stop stayin' out late at night

Go home to your wife and your family

sit down by the fireside bright

Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight

Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene

I'll see you in my dreams

I love Irene God knows I do

love her till the sea run dry

And if Irene turns her back on me

I'm gonna take morphine and die

Irene goodnight, Irene goodnight

Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene

I'll see you in my dreams

About Goodnight Irene Chords by Bryan Ferry

Learn how to play Goodnight Irene by Bryan Ferry with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Goodnight Irene chords”, “Goodnight Irene guitar chords”, or “Bryan Ferry Goodnight Irene chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Goodnight Irene chords and for experienced players who want accurate Goodnight Irene lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B7, F#, G#, A.

FAQ — Goodnight Irene by Bryan Ferry

How do I play "Goodnight Irene" by Bryan Ferry on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Goodnight Irene" by Bryan Ferry on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Goodnight Irene" by Bryan Ferry free?

Yes. The chords for "Goodnight Irene" by Bryan Ferry are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Goodnight Irene" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Goodnight Irene" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Goodnight Irene"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Goodnight Irene" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Goodnight Irene" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Goodnight Irene" by Bryan Ferry with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bryan Ferry below.

What key is "Goodnight Irene" in?

The chords for "Goodnight Irene" show the original chord names (including E, B7, F#, G#, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.